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Today's story is a little different because it focuses on Canada
Day -- the holiday our friends and neighbors to the north celebrate on
July 1. We will soon be celebrating 200 years of peace with Canada,
after experiencing a brutal and bloody War of 1812 when America invaded
Canada attempting to drive the British out of North America.
But after the war, which defined our borders with Canada, we have
been living as friends and allies ever since. So, thank you Canada for
your friendship and partnership in defending democracy!
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>MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET
by Michael Smith
Many Americans will not be home to celebrate their July 4th
holiday. Some are traveling or working abroad. Others reside in
different countries. Many are in the armed forces, and voluntarily
spend their holiday fighting and dying for the country they believe in.
On July the 4th, their friends and families back home in the U.S.
gather together. A grill is fired up. The smell of charcoal filters
throughout their old neighborhoods. Their families gather to laugh --
grandfathers toss baseballs to grandsons, fathers tend to burning meat,
and later, everyone stands under a dark sky to admire the fireworks that
explode over their heads. At the end of the day, they walk
hand-in-hand on their way home after a day of love and celebration.
Those who aren't home feel lonely. They don't have a day off from
work. It's business as usual where they are. There’s no one to wish
them a happy July 4th. I know how they feel.
On July 1st –- Canada Day, the Canadian equivalent of 4th of July
-– I walked through our Lexington Avenuee office in Manhattan. I wished
everyone I passed a happy Canada Day. Most people had heard of it, but
they had no idea how important a day it is for their neighboring
country. They didn't know Canada celebrated just as the USA does for
Independence Day.
I was working on a holiday I hold dear. I had no one to celebrate
with. Back in my home country, the party was on. They celebrated. I
worked. The work day came to a close. I dropped beneath the concrete
jungle and followed the crowds to the "E" train of the New York Subway
system. Beneath the streets, the platforms were hot and crowded.
The 42nd street subway station is one of the largest in
Manhattan. It spans several blocks beneath Times Square. It's a
connecting point for five different subway lines. Above ground is the
Metropolitan Authority bus station -- a huge complex for the major bus
lines into and out of Manhattan. People jammed all around me. I felt
sorry for myself- – alone on a New York subway station.
I wanted to celebrate my country.
A splash of red caught my eye. I turned to my right. Twenty feet
down, a young woman stood by herself, waiting for the same train. She
wore a jersey with a maple leaf on the front. I walked up to her. She
had earphones plugged in her ear. I leaned close, "Happy Canada Day!"
I said it loud enough to be heard over her music. I started to
walk away.
"Hey!" I heard behind me. I turned. She pulled her earphones
out. "Are you Canadian too?"
"I sure am!" I smiled.
"No way! Are you kidding me? So am I!"
Laura and I stood, chatted about our memories of Canada, and waited
for our train. When it came, it was packed. "You know what?" I asked.
"When the train is that packed, there is usually one close behind that’s
empty. I'm going to wait."
"You're right!" she said. "I'll wait too."
We wanted the moment to last -- a few minutes of Canada on our day.
The next "A" train arrived. It was practically empty. We stepped
in, sat beside each other, and chatted for the next 133 blocks. Laura
was a beautiful young girl from Toronto. She was in New York to study
dance, music and singing. Her energy and love for her country was
contagious. The heaviness in my heart vanished. I had a moment of
Canada beneath the streets of New York City.
At 175th street, I had to get off the train. I shook her hand.
"Laura, thank you. I'll never see you again, but I want to thank you
for making my Canada Day special."
I stepped off and watched the subway pull away. As it disappeared
into the tunnel, I thought to myself, "There goes my personal 'Miracle
on 42nd Street.'"
-- Michael Smith
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>GRIEF
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow
weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. --Psalm 31:9
Author Edgar Jackson describes grief:
"Grief is the silent, knife-like terror and sadness that comes a
hundred times a day, when you start to speak to someone who is
no longer there.
"Grief is the emptiness that comes when you eat alone after eating
with another for many years.
"Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night
to the one who has died.
"Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you
know they are not and never will be again.
"Grief is a whole cluster of adjustments, apprehensions, and
uncertainties that strike life in its forward progress and make it
difficult to redirect the energies of life."
Few things are as painful as grief—especially when having to
adjust to the loss of a spouse. Even though we all know that death
will one day come to each one of us, we still can never be prepared
enough to deal with the sense of loss and intense sadness that
comes when death takes a loved one.
If you are dealing with grief, then you can find healing in a grief
recovery group through your local church, senior center, or
hospital. There are others out there who have dealt with grief and
mended from the loss of a loved one before. Begin searching for
that person with whom you can share your thoughts, feelings, and
tears.
Finally and above all, seek healing in the arms of the Lord and His
Word. It's only natural to ask Him "Why?" and "How come?"
when someone we love passes away. But He is the ultimate Healer
of our hearts and sovereign in His timing.
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Ask God to give you strength to take
steps forward toward healing if you are experiencing grief. Pray
that He would give you someone to share with in your journey.
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...Also look for ways to help others. Volunteer to do something
that you especially like. This will help take your mind off of your
own sorrow and focus your mind on something upbeat and constructive.
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>PREACHING CHRIST
In one of my preaching classes, I had to give several sermons in
front of my peers and professor. The first sermon I preached was
well-received and complimented. So, after the second sermon
(from the Old Testament), I sat down arrogantly waiting to hear
"the showers of blessings" and compliments about how well I had
done.
My professor, Greg Heisler from Southeastern Seminary, said,
"Tyler, that message was passionate and challenging…but you
made one huge mistake." He continued, "You could have preached
that message in a Jewish synagogue or a Muslim mosque and [the
congregation] could have said ‘Amen!' to everything you said. You
never once mentioned Christ in your entire message."
He left me with this challenge: "You need to be sure that every
time you preach—even from the Old Testament—that if a Jew or
Muslim were in the audience [he or she] would feel extremely
uncomfortable." Remember, we are not simply theistic preachers;
we are to be distinctly Christian preachers.
--Tyler Scarlett
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...Teehee. Got a kick out of this one. It is why I often add 'in
the name of Jesus Christ' to the pass-around prayers I get. I like
reminding people that we serve the God and Father of the Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. Not any other god.
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>LIFE IS FRAGILE
Life is precious and so fragile,
like a leaf blown in the wind;
We know not what tomorrow holds
for today our life could end.
I can't worry about the future
it's today that I must live;
To make each moment count
through the love that I can give.
Little acts of kindness,
a smile or a gentle touch
May seem so insignificant
but to that someone who is lonely
they can mean so much!
If I live each day as if it were
my last day here on earth,
And live like Jesus wants me to
then my life will have some worth.
My name won't be remembered
for my fortune or my fame...
But how I treated others
when into my life they came.
I would want to be remembered simply,
as a child of God,
Who served her Heavenly Father
and in His footsteps trod!
One who showed His love
and compassion to all,
not just a chosen few;
Going that extra mile to lift up
that one who is in need
and share with them the hope God gives
which makes each day brand new!
And remember...
God Loves You!
And so do I...
"One of God's Kids"
- Helen Johnson
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...This is a great poem by a great Lady. I always taught my
children that life is fragile. God is the Creator of life.
All the devil ever did or does is destroy. It is real easy
to destroy something. The real challenge is in making it.
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ABC'S OF 'CHRISTIAN' LIFE [edited]
A - Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made
even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives,
or actions. To each his or her own - no use fighting about it.
B - Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you
hope to accomplish with your life. Let God Guide your steps
and be not tangled up by those who would snare you.
C - Create
Create a family of like-minded Christian friends whom you can
share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with and all
grow stronger in God's Word.
D - Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and
God will make it happen for you. The roadblocks are only minor
obstacles along the way that bive you an opportunity to become
stronger in your Faith.
E - Explore
Explore and experiment. God though Jesus Christ has much to offer,
and you have much to give. And every time you try something new in
the Church, you'll learn more about yourself.
F - Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire
unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone
makes mistakes. Forgive others as God for Christ's sake forgave
you.
G - Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you
or stand in your way. Learn The Word, spread the Word, teach the
Word. Give back to God and Jesus Christ what has been given to you.
H - Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long
as you remain dedicated to the task and believe in God through Jesus
Christ.
I - Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your
goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is
only a small inkling of what the future holds. Keep you Eyes on
God and not on your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
J - Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-
minded with much prayer to God for wisdom and understanding. Try
to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
K - Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better.
Trust God - the warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
L - Love
Let the love of God fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in
your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your
heart, there's room for endless happiness.
M - Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less
stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important
things in life. Be a good overseer of what God has given you.
N - Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer
your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and
understanding. Ask God for wisdom as to how best to help.
O - Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during
the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful to God for.
P - Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing
without happiness.
Q - Question
Ask many questions of God and Jesus Christ, because you're here
to learn.
R - Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that
things always have a way of working out in the end when you put
your trust and belief in God.
S - Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others.
Everything that you invest in others will return to you many
times over. As you give so shall you receive - it's a law.
T - Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway.
You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish. If God brings you
to it, then you most certainly are able to do it!
U - Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no
value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
V - Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and
encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W - Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be for God and
Jesus Christ, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals.
Every sunrise offers a second chance.
X - X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the
goodness and beauty within.
Y - Yield
Yield to commitment to God. If you stay on track and remain
dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.
Z - Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly
head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on God
and your abilities, your dreams, and making a brighter tomorrow.
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>Honoring or Veterans...
When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport ,
Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag
over his casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac.
During the arrival of another Marine's casket last year at Denver
International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so
powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the
plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through
their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,'
he said 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their
lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they
should.'
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The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey
refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the
last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below
the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and
played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked
if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think it
would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think that's
what he would have wanted'.
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RED Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing RED every Friday.
The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the
'silent majority' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love
for God, country and home in record breaking numbers We are not
organized, boisterous or overbearing.
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Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our
idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and
respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until
the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every
red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear
something RED. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United
States on every Friday a sea of RED much like a homecoming football
game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will
share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will
not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our
troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever,
certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says
when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is .'We need
your support and your prayers.' Let's get the word out and lead with
class and dignity, by example, and wear something RED every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.
IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
BET YOU DON'T!
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,
AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
The world is a dangerous place not because of people who do evil,
but because of good people who look on and do nothing about it.
- Albert Einstein
Leonardo DaVinci wrote:
He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
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It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly
gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed
from his thumb.
He said he was in a hurry as he had an
appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat,
knowing it would be over an hour before someone
would to able to see him.
I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I
was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate
his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the
doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures
and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound,
I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment
this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the
nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired
as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that
she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a
bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was,
that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every
morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
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He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't
know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps
on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want
in my life.'
True love is neither physical, nor romantic.
True love is an acceptance of all that is,
has been, will be, and will not be.
The happiest people don't necessarily
have the best of everything; they just make
the best of everything they have.
'Life isn't about how to survive the storm,
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>A Friend in a Stranger Story Editor:
by Bonny Yegon Joyce Schowalter
Kenya
In April of 2001, I was pick-pocketed in Nairobi, Kenya, and I lost
not only a very expensive phone but also all my contacts. I reported
the matter to the police station because I knew my phone had a phone
tracker and could be tracked.
The police were not really very helpful, since they told me that
they would recover the phone and keep it as court evidence and I
might never get the phone back. They gave me some paper work to take
to my service provider to begin tracking my phone. I reacted by
giving up the process, and bought another phone.
One month later, the police informed me that my phone had been
tracked to Tanzania, a neighbouring country, and they were waiting
for my go ahead to begin recovery.
I told them that I would not wish to proceed since I would not get
my phone back. And more so, the time and money I would spend in
court would be more than the phone.
They persisted that they wanted to go ahead and even offered me the
number of the present phone owner in case I wanted to try it out. I
called the phone number and was surprised to get a very innocent
college girl who had been given the phone by a friend as a gift.
She was so concerned to learn that the phone was being tracked by
the police, and promised to send it back. I was very skeptical and
offered to withdraw the case from the police and let her own the
phone. She did not want anything to do with owning a stolen phone,
because of her personal Christian beliefs, and insisted on sending
it back.
As a Kenyan who has fallen victim to pick-pocketing before I did not
put my hopes up. But I gave the girl the authority to choose what to
do and even offered to help her disable the phone tracker. One
weekend I was surprised to get a call from her that she had sent me
the phone and wanted nothing from me in return -- not even the
amount she spent on sending it.
I did not know people like her still exist, and she changed my way
of looking at people. I might not be able to repay her, but I hope I
will one day get a chance to help someone out, too.
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"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I
approved of it." - Mark Twain
"I feel so miserable without you, it's almost like having you
here."-Stephen Bishop
"A modest little person, with much to be modest about."
- Winston Churchill
"I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing
trivial."- Irvin S. Cobb
"I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with
great pleasure."- Clarence Darrow
"He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to
the dictionary." - William Faulkner (about Ernest Hemingway)
"Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time
reading it." - Moses Hadas
"He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others."
-Samuel Johnson
"He had delusions of adequacy." - Walter Kerr
"I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it."
- Groucho Marx
"He has the attention span of a lightning bolt."
- Robert Redford
"They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of
human knowledge." - Thomas Brackett Reed
"He loves nature in spite of what it did to him."
- Forrest Tucker
"His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork."
- Mae West
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."
-Oscar Wilde
"He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends."
-Oscar Wilde
"He has Van Gogh's ear for music." - Billy Wilder
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A delightful book came to me last year titled, 101 Things Every Kid
Should Do Growing Up. What would you put on such a list for your
children? Have a book read to them every night for bedtime? Go to the
circus? Have a pet?
The author, Alecia T. Devantier, has come up with a list of things that
not only provide ideas for lots of activities for this summer, but also
can give parents an idea-list of things they can try or initiate if
they've run out of ideas. Parents who are involved with their children
give their kids many benefits: love, stability, time together. ... Each
of these items has a full page of explanation and additional "how to" in
the book, but standing by themselves, makes a great reminder list of
things to make sure you give your kids - in the way of experiences:
1. Every kid should go outside at dusk and stay there until it's dark,
watching the stars come out.
2. Every kid should camp in the backyard.
3. Every kid should write a thank you note of gratitude to a relative or
teacher.
4. Every kid should eat homemade ice cream on a hot summer evening.
5. Every kid should do a "senior study." (Interview grandparents or
other elderly person and write or make a video about it.)
6. Every kid should take music lessons. (Some might argue with this,
but the author includes suggestions for making homemade instruments-a
good idea, too.)
7. Every kid should help bake a cake from scratch and then lick the
frosting bowl.
8. Every kid should grow a vegetable garden.
9. Every kid should build a sand castle in the summer and a snow fort
in the winter.
10. Every kid should go on a factory tour.
11. Every kid should spend some time on a farm, even for a short visit.
12. Every kid should go to a fair, carnival or amusement park
13. Every kid should visit the place(s) where Mom and Dad grew up. It
is a grounding experience to stand on the old home place with your kids
and they can connect just a little with your stories, photos and
memories.
14. Every kid should have a personal library card. Every summer it was a
special treat to go sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the library
and haul home as many books as their arms or my bag would hold.
15. Every kid should enjoy lazy summer days. Don't schedule every week
full with camps and lessons. If you must work, plan some vacation days
when everyone is just at home to be lazy or do things you dream up on
the spur of the moment.
16. Every kid should experience the ocean.
17. Every kid should go to summer camp.
18. Every kid should be taught to believe in things that can't be seen.
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>SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
"In God We Trust" is our national motto.
(36 United States Code USC), Section 186)
"In God We Trust" has been on our coins since 1863, even before it
was our national motto. (31 USC, Section 5112(D)(1))
Our Pledge of Allegiance cites "one nation under God."
Both state legislatures and United States Congress employ paid
chaplains to pray at the opening of all sessions.
All military branches of the United States government have paid
chaplains.
The inscription on the Liberty Bell cites Leviticus 25:10.
"And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty
throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall
be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his
possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family."
A portrait of Moses with the Ten Commandments hangs above the
Speaker's chair in the United States Congress. (But this is illegal
in our public schools and municipal government buildings.) It is
shameful that the very institution which governs us and makes the laws
are able to display the Ten Commandments but the citizens cannot.
Does this form of government sound familiar?
The Library of Congress (another government institution) has statues
of the apostle Paul and Moses, and it has large inscriptions of Micah
6:8 and Psalms 19:1 prominently displayed. (Try pulling that off at
the next high school football game.)
"He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD
require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk
humbly with thy rod?" Micah 6:8
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his
handiwork." Psalms 19:1
The Lincoln Memorial (Government property) has chiseled on
it, "Judgments of the Lord are righteous."
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is dedicated to a soldier "Known but
to God."
There is a prayer room in Congress. (Go tell your local school board
you want the same thing that "our" Government has....a prayer room.
Better yet, ask the ACLU if they will either allow prayer rooms in our
schools or fight to have the one in our Government removed... just for
grins of course.)
This has to be the best one yet.
The very branch of our US Government which ruled against prayers at a
high school football game opens the Supreme Court Session with the
words, "God save the United States and this honorable court." They do
this publicly, not privately.
The United States Constitution refers to Jesus, stating the
Constitution was signed in 1787 "in the year of our Lord."
(Could the US Government explain which "Lord" they were referring
to on this document, if not Jesus?)
The United States Government has mandated "National Day of Prayer."
(36 USC, Section 169(h)). (Think about that.... The very government
which has ruled against public prayer at schools because of the
misguided "Separation of Church and State" doctrine has mandated a
"National Day of Prayer" -- by US Government Law!!)
Separation of Church and State. Maybe it is the believers in the US
who have been separated from the State. Has that ever happened in
recent world history? Think about it.
God Bless America!
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For our visitors from outside the USA please permit us a moment for
us to remember our national heritage as we prepare to celebrate our
national holiday of our Independence Day.
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You've probably seen the bumper sticker somewhere along the road. It
depicts an American Flag, accompanied by the words "These colors don't
run". I'm always glad to see this, because it reminds me of an incident
from my confinement in North Vietnam at the Hao Lo POW Camp, or the
"Hanoi Hilton," as it became known. Then a Major in the U.S. Air Force,
I had been captured and imprisoned from 1967-1973. Our treatment had
been frequently brutal. After three years, however, the beatings and
torture became less frequent.
During the last year, we were allowed outside most days for a couple
of minutes to bathe. We showered by drawing water from a concrete tank
with a homemade bucket. One day as we all stood by the tank, stripped
of our clothes, a young Naval pilot named Mike Christian found the
remnants of a handkerchief in a gutter that ran under the prison wall.
Mike managed to sneak the grimy rag into our cell and began fashioning
it into a flag.
Over time we all loaned him a little soap, and he spent days cleaning
the material. We helped by scrounging and stealing bits and pieces of
anything he could use.
At night, under his mosquito net, Mike worked on the flag. He made
red and blue from ground-up roof tiles and tiny amounts of ink and
painted the colors onto the cloth with watery rice glue. Using thread
from his own blanket and a homemade bamboo needle, he sewed on stars.
Early in the morning a few days later, when the guards were not
alert, he whispered loudly from the back of our cell, "Hey gang, look
here". He proudly held up this tattered piece of cloth, waving it as if
in a breeze.
If you used your imagination, you could tell it was supposed to be an
American flag. When he raised that smudgy fabric, we automatically
stood straight and saluted, our chests puffing out, and more than a few
eyes had tears.
About once a week the guards would strip us, run us outside and go
through our clothing. During one of those shakedowns, they found Mike's
flag. We all knew what would happen.
That night they came for him. Night interrogations were always the
worst. They opened the cell door and pulled Mike out. We could hear the
beginning of the torture before they even had him in the torture cell.
They beat him most of the night. About daylight they pushed what was
left of him back through the cell door. He was badly broken; even his
voice was gone.
Within two weeks, despite the danger, Mike scrounged another piece of
cloth and began another flag. The Stars and Stripes, our national
symbol, was worth the sacrifice to him. Now whenever I see the flag, I
think of Mike and the morning he first waved that tattered emblem of a
nation.
It was then, thousands of miles from home in a lonely prison cell,
that he showed us what it is to be truly free.
Condensed from a speech by Leo K. Thorsness, recipient of The
Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Do You Have a Problem With Public Officials Who Refuse
to Recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
The city council in Eugene, Ore., has voted down a proposal to say the
Pledge of Allegiance before every meeting. (For more on Eugene and the
City Council story, click here: http://tinyurl.com/6a9qo8e )
Do you have a problem with our public officials refusing to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance?
Vote here:
http://tinyurl.com/6ffmrok
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Dear Lord, as we observe our nation's Independence Day this July
4th, let us all consider Benjamin Franklin's statement, given in 1787
when the Continental Congress was deadlocked. He stood and addressed
George Washington, saying: "Sir, we have not hitherto once thought of
humbly appealing to the Father of Lights to illuminate our
understanding. In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when
we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayers in this room for
divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard and graciously
answered. ... Do we imagine that we no longer need His assistance? I
have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more
convincing proofs I see in this truth, that God governs the affairs of
men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice,* is
it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?
... We have been assured that except the Lord build the house, they
labor in vain that build it.** -- I firmly believe this." ... Lord,
forgive us our arrogance as a nation for thinking that we can survive
our present or build a future without You. In The Name Of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
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>Hello, Remember me?
Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the
Star-Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me,
I am your flag, the flag Of the United States of America.
Something has been bothing me, so I thought I might talk
it over with you- because it is about you and me. I
remember some time ago, people would line up on both sides
of the street to watch the parade, and naturally I was
leading every one, proudly waving in the breeze. When your
daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and
placed it against his left shoulder so that his hand was
directly over his heart-remember? And you, I remember, were
standing there, straight as a soldier. You didn't have a hat,
but you were giving the right salute.
What happened ? I'm still the same old flag.
Oh I've added a few more stars since you were a boy, and lot
more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.
But now, I don't feel as proud as I used to feel. When I come
down your street, you stand there with you hands in your
pockets. you may give me a small glance, And the small children
don't seem to know who I am. I saw a man take his hat off, then
looked around didn't see anyone else so he quickly put it back on.
Is it a sin to be patriotic today???
Have you forgotten what I stand for??? and where I have been
Guadalcanal, Korea and Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan!!!
Take a look at the memorial honors and see the names of those
Americans who gave their lives to keep us free.
When you salute me you are saluting them.
Well it won't be long till I'll come down your street again so
when you see me place your hand over your heart and I will salute
you by waving back!
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>Links For Your Enjoyment:
Marlene/ America will Stand/Happy 4th
http://www.wtv-zone.com/summerhoosier3/html2/America-Will-Stand.html
Where Was God?
http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/poems/where.html
Dirty Sneakers
http://www.buffaloschips.com/jdj.htm
Dodge Viper VS Tzero Electric Car
http://www.buffaloschips.com/89uy.htm
Dog In Trance
http://www.buffaloschips.com/t43e.htm
Don't Eat While Driving
http://www.buffaloschips.com/t54.htm
Energy Star
http://www.buffaloschips.com/gre3.htm
Deep Sheep
http://www.buffaloschips.com/Goldfish%20Sink.htm
How Could You?
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Overseer
http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/BibleStudy/overseer.html
Financial Stewardship
http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/BibleStudy/financialstewardship.html
Attitude Is Everything 3
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/attitude3.html
Believe In Your Dreams
http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/poems/dream.html
Hero's Truck
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/herotruck.html
Jesus Clinic
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/clinic.html
Freedom Isn't Free
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/freedom.html
Proud Of Our Troops 4
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/troops4.html
Proud Of Our Troops 5
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/troops5.html
Liberty Air Show
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/liberty.html
LCS 2 USS Independence
http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/lcs2.html
Aww Animals 4
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